Kendall- Library Assistant (Student Position)

Ferris State University; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

KCAD Library is seeking two student Library Assistants in Grand Rapids, MI. The positions offer flexible shifts that work with your class schedule and provide training on library policies, software, and systems.

Responsibilities include desk duties, shelving, MeLCat processing, and general library maintenance. Applications require a resume or class schedule; job close date is Sept 1, 2026. Salary is $13.73 per hour.

Qualifications

• Training on library policies, procedures, software and systems.
• Shifts arranged to fit class schedules.

Responsibilities

• Circulation desk duties: assist users, check materials in/out, basic to mid-level research help.
• Sort, organize and shelve materials; shelf reading and stacks maintenance.
• MeLCat duties: process requests, send/receive MeLCat deliveries.
• Process, shelve and straighten magazines and journals; general maintenance of the space.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Job description

Kendall- Library Assistant (Student Position)

Job no: 498052
Work type: Student Employment - General
Location: Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Categories: Student Employment - General

Position Title: KCAD Library Assistant (Student Position)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Department: Kendall College of Art and Design Library

Advertised Salary: $13.73

Summary of Position: The KCAD Library is looking for library assistants. Library Assistants will be fully trained on all library policies, procedures, software and systems. We will work with your class schedule when assigning shifts. Come work for the library.

Position Requirements: Library Assistants will be fully trained on all library policies, procedures, software and systems.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities: KCAD Library Assistant responsibilities / work to include:
Circulation desk duties: library user assistance; checking library materials in & out; basic to mid-level research assistance. Sorting, organizing and shelving library materials; shelf reading & s library stacks maintenance. MeLCat duties to include: processing & packaging MeLCat requests, sending & receiving MeLCat deliveries. Processing, shelving & straightening magazines & journals. General maintenance of the library space: dusting, cleaning, vacuuming, etc. as needed. Special projects as needed /assigned.

Number of Positions Available: 2

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume/ Class Schedule

Job Close Date: Sept 1. 2026

EEO Statement: Ferris State University, an Affi...Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community atferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit:Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

Advertised: 05 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time